Mariënlof Abbey, also known as Colen Abbey, was originally a Crosier monastery, but for the past two centuries it functioned as a Cistercian convent. Since 1990, the monastery has officially been entitled to bear the title of abbey. The name Mariënlof means "In Praise of Mary." In May 2020, it was announced that the last sisters had left the abbey. The site was purchased by a real estate developer and will be repurposed.

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February 10, 2025

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Colen 1438, Healthscaping. That is the name of the project to give the monastery of Colen (founded in 1438 as the name indicates) a new purpose. As far as the …

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Pierre Olislagers

February 20, 2021

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The valley of Colen is simply beautiful, from below you have a very nice view of the former monastery.

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